Show Dogs
- 2018
- 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
4.0/10
5.2K
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Max, a macho, solitary Rottweiler police dog is ordered to go undercover as a primped show dog in a prestigious Dog Show, along with his human partner, to avert a disaster from happening.Max, a macho, solitary Rottweiler police dog is ordered to go undercover as a primped show dog in a prestigious Dog Show, along with his human partner, to avert a disaster from happening.Max, a macho, solitary Rottweiler police dog is ordered to go undercover as a primped show dog in a prestigious Dog Show, along with his human partner, to avert a disaster from happening.
- Awards
- 1 nomination total
Stanley Tucci
- Philippe
- (voice)
Jordin Sparks
- Daisy
- (voice)
Gabriel Iglesias
- Sprinkles
- (voice)
- (as Gabriel 'Fluffy' Iglesias)
Shaquille O'Neal
- Karma
- (voice)
Alan Cumming
- Dante
- (voice)
Anders Holm
- Pigeon 1
- (voice)
Kate Micucci
- Pigeon 2
- (voice)
Blake Anderson
- Pigeon 3
- (voice)
RuPaul
- Persephone
- (voice)
Kerry Shale
- Thin Man
- (voice)
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Summary
Reviewers say 'Show Dogs' garners mixed reactions, with some appreciating its light-hearted fun, family-friendly humor, and standout performances by Will Arnett and Ludacris. Conversely, others criticize the film for its weak script, subpar acting, and controversial scenes, finding it unfunny and unsuitable for adults. The CGI and animation receive divided feedback, with some praising the visual effects and others deeming them lackluster. Ultimately, 'Show Dogs' appears to appeal more to younger audiences and dog enthusiasts, while older viewers and critics often find it lacking in quality and depth.
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Max, an NYPDog, must go undercover in a Dog Show to bring a gang of animal smugglers to justice. He gets partnered with an incompetent FBI agent as his handler.
Yep - it's another live action, talking dogs movie where the animals (and most of the women) are a lot smarter than the men. There are enough laughs in it to keep both the children and the parents amused. It does make fun of itself too. Most of the other user reviews are highly polarised between 1s and 10s but I think the truth is in between.
There were news articles around at launch time that two scenes were going to be cut because they might, 'normalise groping.' When I watched the movie in the UK well after launch those scenes seemed to be still in it. In a dog show a vet will check all the animal's assets from teeth to tail and Max has to stay calm while the medic confirms that he's still got his nuts. The movie, 'Best in Show,' has the same gag and I don't think children will necessarily understand why it's funny. So; something else for you parents to explain, but hey: you're used to that.
I liked: the animation, the cute pooches, the tiger and the out-takes at the end. I didn't like: The pigeons plus there are parts of the movie that have some extremely tight editing, the dialogue is too fast and any joke is thrown away.
If you're a dog person add 1 point. If you're a cat person subtract 2 points.
Yep - it's another live action, talking dogs movie where the animals (and most of the women) are a lot smarter than the men. There are enough laughs in it to keep both the children and the parents amused. It does make fun of itself too. Most of the other user reviews are highly polarised between 1s and 10s but I think the truth is in between.
There were news articles around at launch time that two scenes were going to be cut because they might, 'normalise groping.' When I watched the movie in the UK well after launch those scenes seemed to be still in it. In a dog show a vet will check all the animal's assets from teeth to tail and Max has to stay calm while the medic confirms that he's still got his nuts. The movie, 'Best in Show,' has the same gag and I don't think children will necessarily understand why it's funny. So; something else for you parents to explain, but hey: you're used to that.
I liked: the animation, the cute pooches, the tiger and the out-takes at the end. I didn't like: The pigeons plus there are parts of the movie that have some extremely tight editing, the dialogue is too fast and any joke is thrown away.
If you're a dog person add 1 point. If you're a cat person subtract 2 points.
I did not realize that Ludacris was so hard up on money,but apparently like Tyrese Gibson barking on Youtube about being broke, The Fast and Furious Franchise aint paying the brothers enough money so apparently he does need to do this alternative.
Luda plays Max, a tough as nails NYPD dog who teams up with Will Arnett, whose obviously trying to not make Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows his worse movie (He failed cause this movie out shines Turtles 2 100 percent). Together in a not so uncanny buddy cop movie (cause they did do it in Turner and Hooch) they go under cover as dog show contestants to find an animal smuggler.
Realistic, this movie is stupid, that's a given, but what it has going for it is that it knows how stupid it is, and with that knowledge you can't help but to laugh at the dumbness going on.
There are so many points in the movie that are just so foolish, but you can't help but to smirk. It's like Ludacris is taking the role so seriously that the whole thing is...Ludacris (he does the same pun in the film), and I can't help myself.
So yeah, Show Dogs is bad, but it's definitely worth seeing. It will make you laugh!
Luda plays Max, a tough as nails NYPD dog who teams up with Will Arnett, whose obviously trying to not make Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows his worse movie (He failed cause this movie out shines Turtles 2 100 percent). Together in a not so uncanny buddy cop movie (cause they did do it in Turner and Hooch) they go under cover as dog show contestants to find an animal smuggler.
Realistic, this movie is stupid, that's a given, but what it has going for it is that it knows how stupid it is, and with that knowledge you can't help but to laugh at the dumbness going on.
There are so many points in the movie that are just so foolish, but you can't help but to smirk. It's like Ludacris is taking the role so seriously that the whole thing is...Ludacris (he does the same pun in the film), and I can't help myself.
So yeah, Show Dogs is bad, but it's definitely worth seeing. It will make you laugh!
Reading the critics' reviews we weren't sure what to expect but we all laughed a lot and had a great time. Kids loved it and were quoting it all the way home. I highly recommend this old fashioned fun kids flick. You won't be disappointed!
Well, not sure what to say,loved all the different breeds of dogs,I am not a movie critic,and this movie is real hard to watch.
My mother always said if you don't have anything nice to say don't say anything at all
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Did you know
- TriviaKarma (voiced by Shaquille O'Neal) says "boiboi", which is an inside joke with talk show host Jimmy Fallon, whom he calls "boiboi".
- GoofsJust as Frank is about to be struck by the propeller of the Piper Chieftain Max is taxiing in the hangar, Mattie pulls a red handle on the cockpit floor, stopping the aircraft. What Mattie is pulling up is not a brake handle, but is in reality the handle for the emergency gear extension hydraulic pump and is not part of the aircraft's brake system at all.
- Crazy creditsCredits contain supposed "bloopers", many of which involve computer-generated characters messing up.
- Alternate versionsTwo scenes were cut upon the second week of its US theatrical release - these edits also apply to the home release. After receiving complaints, presenter/distributor, Global Road Entertainment deemed them inappropriate for children. They concerned the subplot of Max having to have his testicles touched by the show judges. However, all UK (and therefore Irish) releases are uncut with the same PG rating - according to the BBFC, this is because the controversial scenes are "entirely innocent, non-sexual and occur within the clear context of preparation for and judging in a dog show".
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- SoundtracksViva Las Vegas
Written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman
Performed by Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash
Used by kind permission of Carlin Music Corp.
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- Biệt Đội Cún Cưng
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- Budget
- $5,500,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $17,857,020
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $6,023,972
- May 20, 2018
- Gross worldwide
- $39,156,854
- Runtime1 hour 32 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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